How much does a childcare worker make in Springfield?
$35,170a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $16.91 an hour or $2,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.91
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,170Highest 10%: $38,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| Median | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| 75th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 90th | $38,120 | $18.33 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Chicago, IL | $36,610 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,990 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,740 |
| Rockford, IL | $33,560 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,340 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,320 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $32,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,300 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,210 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $16.91 ($35,170 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $35,170 against $34,980 nationally, 1% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,830, so Springfield pays 2% less.
Where does Springfield rank for childcare worker pay?
94 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,120 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.